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| 6 Dec 2024 | |
| Internship |
The program is designed to provide participants with in-depth exposure to biomedical research. Participants will develop career-building connections with faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and peers. The program encourages participants to consider biomedical research as a viable career choice. Over 33% of former participants have subsequently pursued MD, PhD, or MD/PhD training.
Why should I apply?
• Immersive experience performing cutting-edge research in a broad range of topic areas including Cancer Biology, Immunology & Infectious Disease, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics.
• Summer Research Fellows receive a $6,000 stipend. Stipends are paid to participants in three payments over the ten-week program.
• Travel and housing are paid for and arranged by the program.
• Participants engage in networking sessions with UMass Chan leaders, faculty, and trainees.
• Participants prepare and present a professional research poster. The poster may be subsequently presented at national scientific conferences.
How to apply
Complete the SURP online application here which must include the following upload documents: https://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs/summer-undergraduate-research-program/apply-now/
A personal statement (1-2 pages) describing your reasons for participating in this program, any challenges you have overcome during your academic journey, and the importance of equity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences.
A current resume
A copy of a current unofficial transcript and unofficial transcripts from any previously attended undergraduate institutions.
Two letters of recommendation (uploaded by recommenders).
· Your application along with all supporting documents must be completed by March 3, 2025